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So much creative spirit

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Kira Kelbe and David Yang from Fort Collins dress as Yzma and Kronk from Disney’s “The Emperor’s New Groove,” at Denver Comic Con on July 30.

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Visitors to Denver Comic Con check out replica weapons from favorite series, like The Legend of Zelda, at the Colorado Convention Center on June 30.

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Shopping for issues missing from a collection is one of the most common past times at Denver Comic Con. Mile High Comics offers shelves and shelves for readers to browse through.

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Fantasy authors Corinne O’Flynn, from Parker, left, and Wendy Terrien, from Highlands Ranch, at their stands in Author Alley at Denver Comic Con. Authors are always a big draw to the con, because it gives readers the opportunity to get an autograph, and chat with their favorite writers.

A Link from The Legend of Zelda series cosplayer at Denver Comic Con on July 1.

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Denver Comic Con provides the opportunity for the next generation of artists, writers and cosplayers to get creative, like Coretta and Allie, from Denver.

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The annual Denver Comic Con is an opportunity for cosplayers and comic fans of all ages to meet, like these young Wonder Women did on July 1.

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Chloe Veasman, of Thornton, gets to meet Wonder Woman at Denver Comic Con on July 1.

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The Burns Family, from Aurora, poses for a wall-climbing photo with Spider Man at Denver Comic Con on July 1.

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People get their faces painted at Denver Comic Con on July 1.

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Shoppers search through comics and other collectibles at Comic Madness' booth at Denver Comic Con on July 1.

Over the June 30 weekend, thousands of nerds, geeks, fanboys, fangirls and creators filled the halls of the Colorado Convention Center for Denver Comic Con.

Visitors were able to peruse aisles of comics, drawings, memorabilia, and interactive games, as well as meeting artists, writers, actors and game developers.

And of course, scope out the varied and incredible cosplay outfits, featuring characters from Doctor Who, Star Wars, Wonder Woman, and dozens of other favorite fandoms.

“I always love the costumes — they just bedazzle me,” said Wendy Terrien, a fantasy writer from Highlands Ranch. “I create with words, but I’m always fascinated by the people who have so much creative spirit.”